Senior Quantity Surveyor

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the management of civil engineering projects in Greater Manchester. The role involves cost control, subcontract procurement, and managing commercial risks. Candidates should have a strong background in construction or civil engineering and NEC/IChemE contract knowledge. Offered benefits include a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a company car or allowance as applicable. Join a dynamic team that values training and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension

Private medical, life assurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company car or allowance (role dependent)

Training, development and career progression

Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes

Responsibilities

• Cost control, forecasting and monthly CVR reporting.
• Cashflow and value reporting.
• Subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial management.
• Applications for payment through to final account.
• Commercial and contractual liaison with clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and realise commercial opportunities.
• Manage and mitigate commercial risk.

Skills

Construction or civil engineering background

Strong NEC / IChemE contract knowledge

Subcontract procurement and commercial management experience

Monthly forecasting and cost analysis experience

Strong communication, numeracy and IT skills

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification (HND/Degree or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to £65,000
Start Date: March 2026

Role Overview

An experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to support the commercial management of civil engineering and infrastructure projects ranging from £200k to £10m+. The role works closely with project and senior management teams to control costs, manage risk and maximise commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost control, forecasting and monthly CVR reporting
• Cashflow and value reporting
• Subcontract procurement, negotiation and financial management
• Applications for payment through to final account
• Commercial and contractual liaison with clients and stakeholders
• Identify and realise commercial opportunities
• Manage and mitigate commercial risk

Contracts & Processes

• Manage NEC and IChemE contracts
• Ensure correct contract terms across the supply chain
• Support internal commercial processes and reporting
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

Essential

• Construction or civil engineering background
• Strong NEC / IChemE contract knowledge
• Subcontract procurement and commercial management experience
• Monthly forecasting and cost analysis experience
• Strong communication, numeracy and IT skills

Desirable

• RICS membership or working towards
• CSCS card
• Quantity Surveying qualification (HND/Degree or equivalent)
• Estimating experience
• Direct delivery contractor experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension
• Private medical, life assurance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company car or allowance (role dependent)
• Training, development and career progression
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes